Knitting and Sewing gifts

We’re not going to talk about Christmas yet, but if we did, we’d say that now is a good time to start thinking about it, if you want to make your gifts at a leisurely pace.

Have you ever thought of knitting or sewing something a bit out of the ordinary and surprising someone with your creativity?

We have put together an interesting range of knitted gift ideas for you to make at home for your friends and family.

The Phone Lovers Gift

If you have a friend or family member who is addicted to their smartphone or iPad (probably about 99% of teenagers) then this cable knit iphone case from Kare Knits could be the present for them.

Images & tutorial: Kare Knits on Ravelry
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The Sewing Lovers Gift

A perfect little gift for your fellow sewing friends and an unusual creative gift they are bound to remember. Piparapip gives an excellent step-by-step guide on how to make this practical little cactus pin cushion.

Images & tutorial: Piparapip

The Book Lovers Gift

For those who are yet to become an experienced knitter or those who want to add in a little extra alongside your knitted gift, these cute pompom bookmarks are cheap and extremely easy to make. Designer Gabrielle Blair explains on her blog below where the idea came from and how to make these easy little gift accompaniments. Great one to get the kids making for family presents.

Images & tutorial: Design Mom

The Gym Bunny Gift

Whether you’re running on the streets or pumping iron in the gym, most people will take their phone with them, to listen to music or track their run. So this Running Belt DIY could be ideal from The Sewing Rabbit.

Images & Tutorial: The Sewing Rabbit

The Baby Gift

There’s something really nice about handmade presents for babies and young children and this bib from Wolves in London is super practical, so you know it will be used and they won’t grow out of it in a few months. You can never have too many bibs!

Images & Tutorial: Wolves in London

The Manly Gift

Men can be very difficult to buy for sometime, but although this is a fairly decent size project, this travel or wash bag from We All Sew is a particularly handsome one.

Images & Tutorial: We All Sew

The Coffee Lovers Gift

Forget the teapot cozy, this caffetiere cozy from DesignSponge will keep that second cup of coffee hotter for a little bit longer.

Tutorial & images: DesignSponge